Spend your summer or winter vacation learning English, and much more. Make friends and enjoy the USA!

ELS Language Centers is the largest and one of the most respected leaders in US English language learning. In the summer, ELS offers a wide range of short-term study and recreational options for students ages 10-16. Learn from the experts, and live on a university campus. Or in the winter, students spend three weeks with an American family during vacation studies.

Summer Youth Camps

Experience an only one of its kind learning experience in small classes (15 students maximum). Youth Camp courses call attention to conversational skills. Participants will learn to speak English, hear and understand spoken English and engage in conversational activities. Advanced level students have the option to attend will also attend a daily TOEFL^®/SAT elective. Students live in dormitories, eat in campus cafeteria, enjoy supervised activities such as arts and crafts, organized sports and attend various full-day excursions.

Fun & Sun Camp (St. Petersburg, Florida, on the campus of Eckerd College)

• Activities may include a beach trip, shopping, pool party, movie night, tournaments, a talent show and more...
• Supervised full-day excursions to nearby amusement parks and attractions, such as Disney's Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios and/or Busch Gardens.

Malibu Youth Camp

This three-week recreational program for teens is held on the campus of Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. It combines general English practice with fun-filled activities such as organized sports, visits to local attractions and shopping. Included are weekly social events with American children. The campers live in dormitories and eat all meals on campus

• Activities may include a beach trip, shopping, Los Angeles city tour, movie night, bowling, and more...
• Supervised full-day trips may include Disneyland, Magic Mountain and Universal Studios theme parks

University Preparation Programs
Lawrenceville, New Jersey at The Lawrenceville School
Malibu, California at Pepperdine University*

ELS is pleased to now offer two locations for our University Preparation Program – one in scenic Malibu, California on the prestigious campus of Pepperdine University, and the other in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, on the campus of the esteemed Lawrenceville School just outside of Princeton. These programs are designed for students aged 14 to 18 who are looking for a slightly more serious camp-style program while still enjoying their summer, having fun, meeting new friends from around the world and experiencing a bit of adventure!

* This program, while located at Pepperdine University, is not affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Pepperdine University.

January Youth Homestay Program (St. Petersburg, Florida, with classes on the campus of Eckerd College)

The St. Petersburg Youth Homestay is held in January on the campus of Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. This three-week program features a homestay with an American family, combined with 16 English lessons per week, supervised fun activities and visits to local American schools.

• Welcome reception, picnic and farewell parties with families. Sundays are spent with the host family.
• Activities may include choice of arts and crafts, and organized sports such as soccer, baseball, volleyball and basketball
• Supervised full-day excursions (one day per week)